Arbor Park School District 145

What Arbor Park School District 145 does

Arbor Park School District 145 is a public K-8 school district operating under Illinois state law and governed by a Board of Education, founded in 1928 and headquartered in Oak Forest, Illinois. The district operates four schools — Arbor Park Middle School, Scarlet Oak School, Arbor Elementary School, and Kimberly Heights School — serving students across Oak Forest and Tinley Park in a defined geographic catchment. Core instruction is augmented by a 1:1 device program (Microsoft Surface Go for students, Surface Pro for teachers) approved by the Board in January 2019 and funded through Evidence-Based Funding, with each student receiving 1TB of OneDrive cloud storage and, for grades 5-8, a student email account.

The technology backbone consists of integrated third-party platforms rather than proprietary systems: Microsoft 365 for Education (OneDrive, Teams, SharePoint, Office), ClassLink single sign-on (with QR-code access for grades PreK-3 and Microsoft account sign-in for grades 4-8), AlmaSIS for student information, ParentSquare for parent communications, PushCoin for fee payments, and IncidentIQ for support ticketing. The district operates Pandaland, a student-facing tech-support center modeled as a "Geek Squad for K-8 students" that manages device inventory, repairs, and replacements. Operational discipline includes full CIPA, FERPA, COPPA, and SOPPA compliance with custom vendor addendums posted to the SDPC Resource Registry, acceptance of E-Rate federal funding for network upgrades, T-Mobile Empowered hotspot devices for students lacking home internet, and a comprehensive physical-security and cybersecurity posture (surveillance cameras, electronic door locks, lockdown systems, dedicated cybersecurity administrator).

Revenue mechanics are non-commercial: the district is funded through Illinois Evidence-Based Funding, local property taxes, and federal grants, supplemented by minor ancillary streams (technology damage fees under a tiered "Damage-is-Damage" policy, an online store at store.arbor145.org, registration fees, and other activity fees processed via PushCoin). The customer base is geographically constrained — students residing within district boundaries and their parents/guardians — with parent engagement delivered through digital self-service portals (AlmaSIS, ParentSquare, PushCoin, ClassLink). Registration for the 2026-2027 school year is open across all grades, indicating stable continuing operations.

Name

Arbor Park School District 145

Legal name

Arbor Park School District #145

Website

https://arbor145.org

Company type

Public

Founded year

1928

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Arbor Park School District 145 is a public K-8 school district operating four schools in Oak Forest and Tinley Park, Illinois, serving enrolled students and their families with classroom instruction and an integrated Microsoft-based 1:1 device program, supported by EdTech platforms and a dedicated student technology support center.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-8 Public Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public School Districts (K–12) (EDADABAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public Special Education Schools & Programs (EDAJAAAH), District Student Services Administration (Special Ed, Counseling, Health) (EDADABAJ)

Keywords

• K-8 public education
• School district services
• Educational technology
• Student information systems
• 1:1 device program

Headquarters

HQ city

Oak Forest

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Public Education Funding: Public school district funded through Evidence Based Funding (EBF) and public tax revenue. Funding approved by Board of Education for technology initiatives including 1:1 device program.
2. Technology Damage Fees: Damage pricing chart for student devices under the 'Damage-is-Damage' policy. First and second damage incidents carry reduced costs compared to previous years to encourage responsible device care.
3. Fee Payments: Various school fees processed through PushCoin platform. Includes registration fees, activity fees, and other district services.
4. Online Store Sales: District-operated web store (store.arbor145.org) selling technology replacements, Panda Gear merchandise, and other items.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Arbor Park School District 145 is a public K-8 school district operating four schools (Arbor Park Middle School, Scarlet Oak School, Arbor Elementary School, and Kimberly Heights School) serving students in Oak Forest and Tinley Park, Illinois. The district provides comprehensive educational services supported by a 1:1 Microsoft Surface device program, Pandaland student tech support center, E-Learning platform, MTSS framework, and integrated digital tools including ClassLink SSO, Alma SIS, ParentSquare, and PushCoin.

Product overview

Arbor Park School District 145 is a K-8 public school district offering educational technology services through multiple integrated platforms. The core technology infrastructure includes PandaHelp (IT department), the 1:1 Device Program providing Microsoft Surface devices to students, ClassLink for single sign-on access, Microsoft 365 with OneDrive cloud storage for all students, and Alma SIS for student information management. Additional services include ParentSquare for parent communication, PushCoin for fee payments, and E-Learning platforms for remote instruction. The district also provides Pandaland, a student tech support center, and supports MTSS (Multi-Tiered System of Support) for differentiated instruction. Physical security infrastructure includes surveillance cameras, electronic door locks, and lockdown systems managed by dedicated cybersecurity staff.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• K-8 Public Education Services Core educational services delivered to K-8 students across four district schools (Arbor Park Middle School, Scarlet Oak School, Arbor Elementary School, Kimberly Heights School) in Oak Forest and Tinley Park, Illinois. Services include classroom instruction, special education, MTSS framework support, counseling, and social work services.
• 1:1 Device Program One-to-one device initiative providing each student in grades 4-8 with their own assigned Microsoft Surface Go device (teachers receive Surface Pro devices) to support 24/7 learning access and 21st century skills development.
• Pandaland Student Tech Support Center
• E-Learning Platform Remote learning platform and resources for students, including HotSpot internet access assistance through the T-Mobile Empowered Program for students without home internet access.
• MTSS (Multi-Tiered System of Support) General education framework providing high-quality instruction matched to student needs through screening, differentiated core instruction, research-based interventions, and continuous progress monitoring for academic and behavioral needs.
• District Online Store District-operated web store (store.arbor145.org) selling technology replacements, Panda Gear merchandise, and other district items.
• Kids Club District-operated Kids Club department providing child care and enrichment services to students of enrolled families.

Quantifiable outcome

• Every student grades 4-8 has their own device
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• T-Mobile Empowered ProgramcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to provide hotspot devices for students who have no internet access at home and need to access remote learning tools. PandaHelp has secured a limited number of hotspots for this purpose. Hotspot request forms must be submitted to PandaHelp for review with audit controls to verify student need.
• ClassLinkcoreTechnology or IntegrationSingle sign-on platform adopted district-wide enabling students to use one username and password to access all applications. Grades PreK-3 sign in with QR codes, grades 4-8 use Microsoft accounts. Software does not collect or share personal student information.
• MicrosoftcoreTechnology or IntegrationMicrosoft 365 for Education suite providing OneDrive cloud storage (1TB per student), Office applications, Teams, SharePoint, and student email accounts. All data housed on Microsoft servers in North America.
• South Cook Intermediate Service CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional educational service center partnership for shared resources and coordination among school districts in the South Cook region of Illinois.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Others

• ClassLink: Single sign-on and identity-management platform adopted district-wide by Arbor Park SD 145. A core EdTech infrastructure vendor for K-12 districts; useful proxy for understanding SSO, rostering, and integration patterns in this market.
• Alma (Alma Information Systems): Student Information System (SIS) provider whose Alma SIS product is used by Arbor Park SD 145 for student records, grades, and enrollment. A leading K-12 SIS vendor and natural adjacent peer for evaluating the digital back-office stack of small K-8 districts.

Direct peers

• Forest Ridge School District 142: Adjacent K-8 public school district also located in Oak Forest, Illinois. Direct peer sharing the same municipality, comparable enrollment scale, and Illinois EBF funding structure.
• Prairie-Hills Elementary School District 144: Neighboring K-8 public elementary district headquartered in Oak Forest, Illinois. Direct geographic and demographic peer to Arbor Park SD 145, serving overlapping south suburban Cook County communities with similar grade span and funding model.
• Country Club Hills School District 160: K-8 public school district in south suburban Cook County. Comparable in size and grade span to Arbor Park SD 145, serving a similar demographic and funding profile in the same regional context.
• Summit Hill School District 161: K-8 public school district in Frankfort/Mokena/New Lenox area of Will County, Illinois. Comparable K-8 district of similar enrollment scale in the broader south-suburban Chicago region.
• Flossmoor School District 161: K-8 public elementary district immediately adjacent to Arbor Park SD 145 in the south suburbs. Direct peer with similar Illinois funding model, grade configuration, and feeder relationship to Homewood-Flossmoor HSD 233.
• Kirby School District 140: K-8 public school district serving Tinley Park — one of the same primary communities as Arbor Park SD 145. Closest direct peer by geography, grade span, and student demographics.

Regional players

• Bremen High School District 228: Public high school district (grades 9-12) whose sending area includes Arbor Park SD 145, Kirby 140, and other K-8 feeders. Operates in the same south suburban Illinois market with shared EBF and E-Rate funding streams, though it serves the high school grade band.
• Homewood-Flossmoor High School District 233: Regional public high school district in the south suburbs serving the H-F area. Comparable Illinois public school district in the same market, with overlapping feeder relationships from several Arbor Park-area K-8 districts.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCrBmseA1NwHbnkFKBrQaAQg
• Facebookfacebook.com/APSD145
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/arbor-park-school-district-145

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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